WILLIAMS ARENA AT MINGES COLISUEM

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
200 Ficklen Drive
Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Capacity: 7,100
Opened: 1967
Attendance Record: 8,081
Dedicated: January 27th, 1968

One of the most intimate and fan friendly arenas in all of NCAA Division I, Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum is home of East Carolina volleyball and men's and women's basketball Teams. and volleyball. The cozy 7,100-seat arena gives the Pirates a distinct home court advantage.

Constructed at a cost of $2 million, Minges Coliseum was dedicated on Jan. 27, 1968, in the name of the Minges family of Greenville, N.C. As owners of Pepsi-Cola bottling operations in Greenville, Kinston and New Bern, the Minges family has provided leadership and support of East Carolina University Athletics over the years, going back to the days when the late Dr. Ray Minges served as President of the Century Club (forerunner of the Pirate Club), from 1965-68. After 27 years, Minges Coliseum underwent a facelift prior to the 1994-95 season. The renovations, totaling almost $12 million, have made the arena one of the finest on-campus basketball facilities on the East Coast.

In addition to showcasing ECU basketball and volleyball, Williams Arena is also an outstanding venue for University and local high school graduation ceremonies, concerts and other entertainment events throughout the year. The arena previously served as home of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Eastern Regional Boy's Championships. The Harlem Globetrotters, National Basketball Association (NBA) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) have also visited Minges Coliseum throughout the years. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have also given speeches inside the coliseum.